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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 942.80 and 612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 942.80 and 612.82 is: 846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 942.80 = 612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/942.80 = 612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 942.80 × 612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 577,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,766.70/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.06

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